If they see something that needs done, I expect them to do it.
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DD has to pick up more chores as she ages. She walks the dog for a mile every day after school now, brings in the trash and recycling barrels, brushes the dog, brings the mail in, shovels snow, weeds, all in addition to sometimes cleaning her room but keeping the main bathroom cleaned up.
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The boys clean the pool skimmers before they get to go in, put their clothes in the hamper, help make my bed (because they come in and watch TV in the mornings), keep their room picked up, put their toys away, clean up their toys if they forget, stack their books before they go upstairs, and whatever else I see that needs picking up. And they feed the hamster before the go up for baths.
Over the weekend they wanted to help DH plant trees so I had them cut the tags off them and help pick up mulch, by hand, out of the dry river beds that spilled out after a recent storm. They also help me pull weeds.
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Quite a bit. Especially in the summer. Kids are expected to pick up/clean up after themselves but do also have a set list of chores that need to be done.
DD's chores are to mop (after I sweep, several times a week)
Vacuum the basement
Wipe down the baseboards (alternating upstairs and downstairs weekly)
Clean up the back yard (toys, dog poop, and pick up any trash that blows in)
Dust
Not really chores but things they are expected to do
Keep rooms clean
clean up the toys in the basement
clean up in the bathroom after using it
make bed (DD8)
Get her laundry washed (I will usually fold for her, but she puts away) (DD8)
Feed the pets
What qualifies as a chore? Picking up one's own toys/clothes/room does not qualify as a chore to me. That's just basic manners because I am not the maid. And a mother or father should not be expected to clean up after a child that can pick up after themselves - over the age of 18 mos. Once they can walk, they can pick up.
What chores do they have to do beyond that? Is that the question ?
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What qualifies as a chore? Picking up one's own toys/clothes/room does not qualify as a chore to me. That's just basic manners because I am not the maid. And a mother or father should not be expected to clean up after a child that can pick up after themselves - over the age of 18 mos. Once they can walk, they can pick up.
What chores do they have to do beyond that? Is that the question ?
Well I didn't post everything DD has to do. I work her fingers to the bone, day in and day out. Then she has to pay me for her room and board. Once she turns 12, she will have to start cleaning my andirons and paint the house.
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They live here, they are just as responsible for everything as any one else.
It started when they were little and pulled the first toy out.
I use to have them help me fold laundry as soon as they could mimic the motions.
Wash clothes, putting socks together. That kind of thing.
And they knew where to put things in their rooms.
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SO's son doesn't have to do anything and it drives me crazy. The only "chores" he has are basic stuff that I ask him to do, like rinse his dishes, put away his laundry and make his bed. And he's ten.
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Shoot, I give my nephew and niece chores when they are here.
Sometimes they pull the "but we're guests".
Uh. No, you're not. You have been living here every other weekend, most holidays and vacations since you were babies. You get the same rules as my kids.
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Mine don't do enough. But they have to help with the laundry, clean their bathroom, and walk the dog. Additionally - Josie helps with the garbage, she replaces the bags when DH takes it out, and DD12 dusts.
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Interestingly enough...my kids really had no chores. But they both live in model houses. My DDs house is spotless. DSs apartment...well they use it as a sample apt. They are both clean to extreme.
They may not had to do it, but they both embraced it.
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What qualifies as a chore? Picking up one's own toys/clothes/room does not qualify as a chore to me. That's just basic manners because I am not the maid. And a mother or father should not be expected to clean up after a child that can pick up after themselves - over the age of 18 mos. Once they can walk, they can pick up.
What chores do they have to do beyond that? Is that the question ?
Well I didn't post everything DD has to do. I work her fingers to the bone, day in and day out. Then she has to pay me for her room and board. Once she turns 12, she will have to start cleaning my andirons and paint the house.
Not sure if you are attempting to be funny or what. I was simply confused becasue some people were listing things like "keep their rooms clean and pick up their own toys". Those aren't chores. Those are things you do in order to live in the house as a family. Now, cooking a meal for the family, mowing the lawn, cleaning a room of the house - those are chores to me. Taking care of yourself and your things is not a chore. That's the bare minimum we expect of prison inmates.
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My kids do a lot around the house. They even have assigned days to start dinner as I get home later than them. As long as i keep the fridge full and let them know what to make, the do so and I am very appreciative of that.
And no, I don't believe in allowance, they are part of a unit, we all pitch in and help out as required.
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DS is expected to pick up his toys as requested. We don't have him pick up every day. Sometimes, I'll tell him he needs to pick up 5 (or however many) toys before he can have more tablet time. We don't make beds so he's not expected to do that. He is expected to put his dishes in the sink.
He likes helping with dishes and laundry. He dries dishes and loads the washer. He is expected to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. He is my sous chef and will grab stuff I need, help me mix, etc. He loves shaking seasonings into the food but is only allowed to use seasonings that doesn't matter if more than needed gets in. He's good at cracking eggs without getting shell in the skillet.
He helps take trash out. He gets offended if he's not allowed to help so DH will give him a bag or two that he can easily carry. He likes to re-bag the trash cans. He will help sweep up stuff and likes to run the dust mop around the room.
DS is expected to pick up his toys as requested. We don't have him pick up every day. Sometimes, I'll tell him he needs to pick up 5 (or however many) toys before he can have more tablet time. We don't make beds so he's not expected to do that. He is expected to put his dishes in the sink.
He likes helping with dishes and laundry. He dries dishes and loads the washer. He is expected to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. He is my sous chef and will grab stuff I need, help me mix, etc. He loves shaking seasonings into the food but is only allowed to use seasonings that doesn't matter if more than needed gets in. He's good at cracking eggs without getting shell in the skillet.
He helps take trash out. He gets offended if he's not allowed to help so DH will give him a bag or two that he can easily carry. He likes to re-bag the trash cans. He will help sweep up stuff and likes to run the dust mop around the room.
My kids are known for looking up and saving recipes. They get lists together and they completely take overy the cooking.
And I've taught them to clean as they go, so when the meal is over, the only thing left is usually what's in your hands.
We do stuff around the house like that too.
Passing through the living? Is there anything that needs to go the direction you're going? Take it as you go.
In the bathroom and see the counter needs wiping down? The Clorox wipes are right there.
There are 5 adults and a 17 year old living here, nothing should take more than a few minutes to straighten up.
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DS is expected to pick up his toys as requested. We don't have him pick up every day. Sometimes, I'll tell him he needs to pick up 5 (or however many) toys before he can have more tablet time. We don't make beds so he's not expected to do that. He is expected to put his dishes in the sink.
He likes helping with dishes and laundry. He dries dishes and loads the washer. He is expected to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. He is my sous chef and will grab stuff I need, help me mix, etc. He loves shaking seasonings into the food but is only allowed to use seasonings that doesn't matter if more than needed gets in. He's good at cracking eggs without getting shell in the skillet.
He helps take trash out. He gets offended if he's not allowed to help so DH will give him a bag or two that he can easily carry. He likes to re-bag the trash cans. He will help sweep up stuff and likes to run the dust mop around the room.
We don't have any pets so no chores there.
I love that age, chores can be fun. :)
Itty bitty loves to clean the window in her bedroom with a wet wipe!
DS is expected to pick up his toys as requested. We don't have him pick up every day. Sometimes, I'll tell him he needs to pick up 5 (or however many) toys before he can have more tablet time. We don't make beds so he's not expected to do that. He is expected to put his dishes in the sink.
He likes helping with dishes and laundry. He dries dishes and loads the washer. He is expected to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. He is my sous chef and will grab stuff I need, help me mix, etc. He loves shaking seasonings into the food but is only allowed to use seasonings that doesn't matter if more than needed gets in. He's good at cracking eggs without getting shell in the skillet.
He helps take trash out. He gets offended if he's not allowed to help so DH will give him a bag or two that he can easily carry. He likes to re-bag the trash cans. He will help sweep up stuff and likes to run the dust mop around the room.
We don't have any pets so no chores there.
I love that age, chores can be fun. :)
And it's so easy to get him to pick up. Nothing pisses him off more than not letting him do whatever himself. So, if we really need his toys out of the living room, we'll tell him to sit on the couch and start grabbing toys. He'll yank the toys out of your hand, proclaim that he'll do it, and the living room will be spotless in 5-10 minutes. Of course, all the toys are now in a pile in the middle of his room. He hasn't yet learned that he can put his toys directly into his toy box when he takes them to his room in spite of being shown as much. He opts to make it a two-step process. Whatever works for him.
DS is expected to pick up his toys as requested. We don't have him pick up every day. Sometimes, I'll tell him he needs to pick up 5 (or however many) toys before he can have more tablet time. We don't make beds so he's not expected to do that. He is expected to put his dishes in the sink.
He likes helping with dishes and laundry. He dries dishes and loads the washer. He is expected to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. He is my sous chef and will grab stuff I need, help me mix, etc. He loves shaking seasonings into the food but is only allowed to use seasonings that doesn't matter if more than needed gets in. He's good at cracking eggs without getting shell in the skillet.
He helps take trash out. He gets offended if he's not allowed to help so DH will give him a bag or two that he can easily carry. He likes to re-bag the trash cans. He will help sweep up stuff and likes to run the dust mop around the room.
We don't have any pets so no chores there.
I love that age, chores can be fun. :)
Itty bitty loves to clean the window in her bedroom with a wet wipe!
DS is expected to pick up his toys as requested. We don't have him pick up every day. Sometimes, I'll tell him he needs to pick up 5 (or however many) toys before he can have more tablet time. We don't make beds so he's not expected to do that. He is expected to put his dishes in the sink.
He likes helping with dishes and laundry. He dries dishes and loads the washer. He is expected to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. He is my sous chef and will grab stuff I need, help me mix, etc. He loves shaking seasonings into the food but is only allowed to use seasonings that doesn't matter if more than needed gets in. He's good at cracking eggs without getting shell in the skillet.
He helps take trash out. He gets offended if he's not allowed to help so DH will give him a bag or two that he can easily carry. He likes to re-bag the trash cans. He will help sweep up stuff and likes to run the dust mop around the room.
We don't have any pets so no chores there.
I love that age, chores can be fun. :)
Itty bitty loves to clean the window in her bedroom with a wet wipe!
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DS loves wet wipes. He needs wet wipes anonymous.
I'd love to get Itty bitty & her wet wipes to our house...LOL
